Rescuing Lao San from Fire and Water

Fu Qin's eyes turned cold as his mental power erupted with full force: "Strip it away!"

The threads tightened instantly, binding the remnant soul of the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider firmly in place.

A long and arduous process of mental manipulation began. Fu Qin worked like the most precise craftsman, peeling the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider remnant soul away from Tang San's core consciousness bit by bit. Each extraction was accompanied by violent tremors in Tang San's spirit.

Tang San's consciousness looked at the suddenly appearing Fu Qin, a flash of excitement crossing his eyes. His good brother Fu Qin had come to save him!

But at this moment, he lacked the strength to resist and could only watch Fu Qin's work.

He could feel that this mental energy was gentle yet powerful, slowly repairing his damaged spirit, and a sense of gratitude rose in his heart.

[Tang San favorability +30, current favorability 179 points]

[Tang San's inner thoughts: Fu Qin is truly my good brother! To spare so much mental energy to save me—when I become a god in the future, I must at least secure him a Tier 1 God position!]

Fu Qin caught these thoughts, a wicked smirk forming in his heart.

Heh heh heh, keep the god position. I just need your woman in my bed later.

Days passed. Fu Qin maintained his mental output, his face gradually turning pale, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.

The Shrek group stayed by his side, never leaving. Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong wiped the sweat from his brow with handkerchiefs from time to time, the worry in their eyes growing ever more intense.

Zhu Zhuqing also stood to the side, watching Fu Qin's weak yet resolute appearance, her favorability toward him climbing steadily.

This young man was not only powerful but also deeply loyal and righteous, far more reliable than the likes of Tang San or Oscar.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun lay nearby, watching the scene of Fu Qin saving their comrade, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

They both hoped Tang San would end up a cripple, yet they had to admit that Fu Qin's actions made them feel ashamed of their own inadequacy.

Oscar hid in the corner, his eyes flickering, wondering what he was plotting.

Two and a half days later, as the last shred of the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider was completely stripped away by the green vines, Fu Qin snapped his eyes open and spat out a faint mist of blood.

He manipulated the mental threads to fully integrate the energy of the Centennial Solitary Bamboo Torso Bone into Tang San's body, filling the vacancy left by his third spirit ring.

Just then, a faint golden light emerged from the bamboo energy, and a palm-sized white spirit bone slowly rose—it was the Centennial Solitary Bamboo Torso Bone!

"It actually dropped a spirit bone?" Fu Qin feigned surprise, though he was overjoyed inside.

For an ordinary spirit master, this centennial torso bone was indeed a treasure, capable of strengthening the physique and stabilizing spirit power.

But for Tang San, it was nothing but a curse!

Tang San's body had been transformed by the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline; he was destined to absorb much higher-level spirit bones in the future.

While this centennial torso bone could temporarily stabilize his spirit power, it would occupy his torso bone slot.

"If you're going to help, go all the way." A subtle smile curled the corner of Fu Qin's mouth as he channeled his mental power once more, helping Tang San fuse with the centennial torso bone.

Tang San's consciousness felt a rich surge of spirit power pouring into his body, a flash of ecstasy in his eyes.

He did not know what this energy was.

He only felt that Fu Qin was being too good to him, not only saving his life but also pouring in his own spirit power to help him recover.

[Tang San favorability +50, current favorability 229 points]

[Tang San's inner thoughts: Fu Qin! I've decided you are my brother for life! Once I recover, I will definitely give you the best resources!]

Fu Qin completed the final step, his mental energy exhausted. Unable to hold on any longer, his body collapsed backward.

"Brother Fu Qin!"

"Fu Qin!"

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong cried out in unison, rushing forward to catch him.

Xiao Wu held him tightly in her arms, her eyes red and her voice choked with sobs: "Fu Qin, are you okay? Don't scare me!"

Ning Rongrong also reached out, gently stroking Fu Qin's pale cheeks, tears welling up in her eyes: "Brother Fu Qin, wake up!"

[Ning Rongrong favorability +20, current favorability 247 points]

[Xiao Wu favorability +50, current favorability 1130 points]

Flender and Zhao Wuji also rushed over, their faces full of anxiety.

Soon.

Fu Qin weakly opened his eyes, looking at the people gathered around him—especially the worried faces of Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong—and revealed a pale smile.

"Don't worry... I'm fine, just a bit of mental exhaustion." He paused and looked at Flender.

"Tang San is out of danger. That Solitary Bamboo was lucky; it dropped a centennial torso bone. It fused with him automatically while I was helping him integrate his spirit ring. He should wake up before long."

"A torso bone?!" Flender and the others widened their eyes in shock.

Spirit bones were rare enough, let alone the elusive torso bone! This was a massive stroke of luck for any spirit master!

However.

Seeing their horrified expressions.

Only Fu Qin sneered in his heart.

A centennial torso bone?

For an ordinary Spirit Master, this would be a stroke of fortune, but for a monster like Tang San, who possesses Twin Martial Souls and carries the Mysterious Heaven Skill, this ordinary torso bone would only suppress his potential.

Of course.

By the time he realizes something is wrong, it will be too late.

What he wants is to watch this Child of Destiny deviate step by step from his predetermined path, until finally... he is beyond redemption.

"Fu Qin, you really are the lucky star of our Shrek Academy!" Flender was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes; the heart that had been hanging in his throat finally settled.

Zhao Wuji also breathed a sigh of relief; after all, if Tang San were to die on their watch, Tang Hao would surely slaughter them.

Fu Qin nodded slightly, closed his eyes, and leaned into Xiao Wu's embrace to begin recovering his spiritual power.

He could feel the softness and warmth of Xiao Wu's embrace, as well as the gentle movements of Ning Rongrong wiping the sweat from his brow, and his heart felt completely at ease.

Meanwhile, lying on the ground, Tang San's internal spirit power was slowly recovering; the energy of the century-old Solitary Bamboo and the power of the torso bone intertwined, causing his aura to gradually stabilize.

In the Shrek Academy dormitory, the midday sun felt warm and pleasant.

Fu Qin slowly opened his eyes, his head still feeling somewhat heavy; the exhaustion from overexerting his spiritual power had not yet fully faded.

He twitched his fingers, and his nose was the first to catch a faint, fragrant scent—the unique, herbal aroma that belonged to Xiao Wu.

Looking down, he saw Xiao Wu slumped beside the bed, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, her breathing even and steady; it was clear she had been watching over him for a long time and had fallen asleep from exhaustion.

Her small hand was still clutching his sleeve tightly, as if she were afraid he might disappear again. The sunlight fell upon her serene face, outlining soft contours that sent a surge of warmth through Fu Qin's heart.

He did not disturb Xiao Wu's sweet dream, simply lying there quietly, yet feeling quite happy inside.

Just then, Fu Qin shifted his body slightly, and Xiao Wu immediately sensed the movement; her eyelashes trembled, and she opened her eyes in an instant.